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Sebastian County investigates after inmate forgotten in holding cell

The Department of Justice investigated the Sebastian County jail after three inmates died.

Sebastian County investigates after inmate forgotten in holding cell

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Updated: 3:49 PM CST Mar 5, 2014

SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. —

A inmate from Sebastian County was accidentally left overnight in a holding cell by deputies following her appearance in court, according the Inv. Pevehouse with the sheriff's office.

She was taken Sebastian County Courts Building for a court hearing on Feb. 27 and was placed in a secure cell at the Courts Building following her appearance. The inmate spent the night in the cell as she was not returned to the SCADC.

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The next morning, a court bailiff discovered the inmate in the cell. and she was returned to the SCADC. Medical personnel at the SCADC checked the inmate upon the inmate’s return. There were no medical issues were found.

An internal investigation is underway to examine the cause of the incident.

She was in jail for various charges, including endangering the welfare of minor and felony drug charges.